Are there any young stars that you expect to regress or improve significantly this season?

[WetcoastOrca]

Agree on both. Barzal I'm thinking in the 70 to 75 points range. Tavares in the 90 - 95+ range. Tavares could easily break 100 points this year with the way Marner looks on his side. Best 1-2 punch in all of hockey right now, probably easily, and then factor in that power play.

An all time classic!

 

[Spilot23]

About him not being a top freakin player

Well it will be expected IMO.

 

[nbwingsfan]

About him not being a top freakin player

Nobody denies him being in the conversation for top 20.

People deny he is anywhere close to McDavid (which I hope you don't think he is)

 

[WetcoastOrca]

About him not being a top freakin player

He’s one of the top players for sure. A point a game guy who scores a lot of goals. Not top 10 yet but could get there in a year or two. He’s certainly in the mix with some other great young players.

 

[Mathew Barzal]

I think all the young Canucks will have a down year this year. Lack of secondary scoring means we'll be a one line team and no offense to Bo or Boeser but they aren't exactly ready to carry a team like Mackinnon and Rantanen just yet. Additionally, the Sedins are not here to run the powerplay.

 

[Gordian Knot]

Sebastian Aho is great hockey player. He will put respectable numbers on board this year.

 

[thedustman]

Why? You said he'd regress, so if he gets 68 points or less you win, 69+ he wins. Easy stakes.

Yeah, i just wanted to up the stakes or make it more fun for me. Did you want in?

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Boeser is having a poor preseason, for what that’s worth.

But he may have over-bulked up and lost a step. Could be in for a slow start.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Nobody denies him being in the conversation for top 20.

People deny he is anywhere close to McDavid (which I hope you don't think he is)

Don't be fooled, many in here feel he isn't even a top 10-15 centre

 

[winnipegger]

Don't be fooled, many in here feel he isn't even a top 10-15 centre

Top 15 yes top 10 no.

Mcdavid
Crosby
Malkin
Scheifele
Kuznetsov
Backstrom
Tavares
Mackinnon
Giroux if he plays C
Bergeron

Is Matthews better than Barkov Stamkos Draisatl Barzal maybe , maybe not. This season will say a lot.

 

[JetsUK]

Bratt and Cat looking good, expecting good years for Nico and Point. Kyle Connor looks quicker and stronger than last year -- could be very dangerous. Also expecting Nylander to dominate the holdout category with some highlight-reel beach hockey.

 

[goldenbladz1]

Top 15 yes top 10 no.

Mcdavid
Crosby
Malkin
Scheifele
Kuznetsov
Backstrom
Tavares
Mackinnon
Giroux if he plays C
Bergeron

Is Matthews better than Barkov Stamkos Draisatl Barzal maybe , maybe not. This season will say a lot.

Backstrom is no longer in the top 10 of centres and Giroux is getting more points as playing wing has lesser responsibilites than a centre

 

[Apotheosis]

On the Leafs, I expect Matthews to flirt with 100 points and Marner will explode offensively playing with Tavares.